Mobile Computing

DEFINITION

The basic definition of a portable terminal commonly called HHC (Hand Held Computer) is a small computer that fits in the palm of your hand. Its main function is to collect information where it is produced, stored, in some cases to process and then download the computer system.

Although there are all kinds of HHC's all meet in a general way some basic characteristics: small screen, keyboard and a barcode reader, communication ports, memory expansion capability, different operating systems, etc.

They are particularly useful for inventory control, fixed assets control, entrances, exits, movements of goods, Route Sales, Presales, control of shipping and any other where you need to capture process data for reporting and decision making.

The number of terminals that we have an outstanding performance at work reading even the most demanding environments. To do this there are a number of variables for each case, the discharge of communication can be directly or through some means of remote communication (GPRS, Mobile, Radiofrequency, Satellite, etc).

The current market has an exponential growth in the implementation of wireless communication technologies and through the network. As before there are specific products for each case, satellite communications, RF 2.4 GHz 11Mbps, 54Mbps, CDPD, modem, etc.

In the case of SW development is the same, appeared and then Palm OS Windows CE and Pocket PC now, each trying to incorporate Internet access services via their products.

Fortunately, the companies they acquire some kind of technology are always careful that the selected team is certified and can be operated at peak capacity.

Applications
The application is useful where the use of portable terminals are unlimited then mention some of them with specific examples of application.

Control Equipment Control Tool Control Vehicular equipment maintenance Education / Food Security Sector (Input Output, Movements) Government (Fixed Assets Control, Control Files) Laboratory: Control of electronic cards, control of medical samples. Manufacturing: Work in process "Work in Process Safety and Inspection: extinguishers Control Control Control employees Packaging